ANSUL FIRE PROTECTION, WORMALD U.S.INC. -- FREON 12 R12  -- 6850-00-405-9385
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:FREON 12 R12
MSDS Date:05/15/1992
FSC:6850
NIIN:00-405-9385
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ANSUL FIRE PROTECTION, WORMALD U.S.INC.
Address:ONE STANTON STREET
City:MARINETTE
State:WI
ZIP:54143-2542
Country:US
Info Phone Num:715-735-7411
Emergency Phone Num:715-735-7411(CHEMTREC 800-424-9300)
Preparer's Name:SAFETY & HEALTH DEPT.
CAGE:03670
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ANSUL INC
Address:ONE STANTON STREET
Box:City:MARINETTE
State:WI
ZIP:54143-2542
Country:US
Phone:715-735-7411
CAGE:03670

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:DICHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE  (SARA III)
CAS:75-71-8
RTECS #:PA8200000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1000 PPM; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
Ozone Depleting Chemical:1

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION OF HIGH
    CONCENTRATIONS MAY CAUSE ASPHYXITION. SKIN AND EYE CONTACT WITH
    LIQUID CAN CAUSE FROSTBITE. INGESTION IS UNLIKELY TO OCCUR.
    CHRONIC: NONE KNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:DICHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE IS NOT LISTED AS
    A CARCINOGEN BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED; DIZZINESS, GIDDINESS, LIGHTHEADEDNESS,
    SHORTNESS OF BREATH, NARCOSIS, CARDIAC IRREGULARITIES,
    UNCONSCIOUSNESS, OR DEATH. EYES: CHILLING SENSATION, DISCOMFORT.
    SKIN: CHIILING SENSATION, BURNS,  REDNESS OR MAY TURN WHITE IF
    FROSTBITTEN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:CARDIAC PROBLEMS.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALED: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF
    BREATHING STOPPED. GIVE OXYGEN IF BREATHING DIFFICULT. GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. EYES: FLUSH WITH LOTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, HOLD LIDS
    OPEN . SEE DOCTOR. SKIN: WASH WITH LOTS OF SOAP AND WATER. TREAT
    FOR FROSTBITE IF NEEDED. INGESTED: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! IF
    CONSCIOUS, GIVE 1-2 GLASSES OF WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. USE WATER TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:RUPTURE MAY OCCUR UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
    TOXIC DECOMPOSITION BY-PRODUCTS MAY FORM IF HEATED OVER 900F.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. VENTILATE TO OUTSIDE
    ATMOSPHERE. COOL OR REMOVE HOT SURFACES; EXTINGUISH OPEN FLAMES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE AWAY FROM
    INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:SPILLED: LINED BUTYL
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER AVAILABLE
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:V2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:31.6F,-0.2C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:>900F,>482C
Vapor Pres:3620 MM HG
Vapor Density:4.3(AIR=1)
Spec Gravity:1.33 (WATER=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GAS; SWEET ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACTIVE METALS AND METAL HYDRIDES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMPERATURES OVER 900F. CONTACT WITH
    ACTIVE METALS AND METAL HYDRIDES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROCHLORIC ACID AND HYDROFLUORIC
    ACID.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS. EPA WASTE # UO75. DO NOT PUNCTURE OR
    INCINERATE AEROSOL CANS.

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